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The briefing examines how retail and wholesale industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of retail and wholesale output. The report also provides data for production, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s profitability…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The transformation in the retail industry is accelerating, with more products sold online every day and e-commerce becoming more important than ever. Already dominating the space, marketplaces are well positioned to facilitate this shift, in an…

The global retailing landscape is evolving quickly with the rise of omnichannel retailing, and retailers worldwide are constantly experimenting with new concepts and formats. This briefing explores global trends and corporate strategies in…

The image of private label products has improved markedly in recent years, as many retailers have diligently worked to ensure that their store brands can compete with name brands not just on price, but also on quality. This briefing looks at the…

This report provides an overview of how leading grocery retail companies responded to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis between April and July 2020. The companies included in this report are Auchan, Casino Guichard-Perrachon, Carrefour, Cencosud,…

This report provides an overview of how leading grocery companies responded to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis between January and March 2020. The companies included in this report are Albertsons, Auchan, Casino-Guichard, Carrefour, Cencosud,…

Sales at grocery retailers were back in decline in Asia Pacific in 2022, with the impact of spiking case numbers in China, as it continued to pursue its zero-COVID policy, dragging down the overall regional performance. This followed a strong…

Sales at grocery retailers slipped into decline in Middle East and Africa in 2022, having received a boost when the pandemic hit the region in 2020. Consumers in many countries were becoming more budget-conscious at the end of the historic period,…

Grocery retailing recorded a sales decline in Latin America in 2020, with most countries seeing worsening performances, including particularly steep declines in Argentina and Peru. Local economies, and therefore many households’ financial…

While Western European store-based retailing was badly hit by Coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020, grocery retailers, which remained open throughout lockdowns, experienced a spike in sales due to the pandemic. Supermarkets, in particular, benefited from a…

As the world moves beyond COVID-19, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands must navigate a reality in which e-commerce growth has slowed dramatically from the lofty heights of the pandemic. Using insights obtained from Euromonitor International’s…

With a presence spanning continents, Ikea distinguishes itself as the sole player in the homewares and home furnishings stores channel with a truly global reach. Ikea is now embracing compact store formats and the conversion of existing outlets into…

Despite the growth of modern retail, the informal retail channel continues to reflect the typical shopping experience of a large proportion of consumers across all income groups in Sub-Saharan Africa and will continue to do so in the future. The…

JD.com Inc is fourth largest retailer globally and second largest e-commerce companies in China. Sitting in the world’s largest e-commerce market, JD.com successfully rides the accelerated channel shifts from offline to online in China. Owning…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has left a profound impact on China’s consumer goods and service sectors. China was the first major economy to recover to pre-pandemic levels; Euromonitor International’s analysts on the ground in China deliver insights into…

Amid rising inflation, consumers are favoring affordable, sustainable solutions and adopting greener lifestyles. For businesses, it's crucial to segment consumers based on their eco-friendly traits and preferences. This report provides insights into…

Private label – retailers’ alternatives to brands – tend to benefit from inflation. However, despite record inflation in France, Germany and the UK, the market share of private label in the three countries remained broadly stable across FMCGs in…